Otfinowski, Theresa (matusko)

January 08, 2001

OTFINOWSKI, Theresa (Matusko)

Theresa (Matusko) Otfinowski, 93, of New Britain, passed away Friday, (January 5, 2001). She was born in Hadley, MA, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kuchik) Matusko, and was a resident of New Britain for most of her life. She was the widow of Louis A. Otfinowski. She was formerly employed by Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, for 35 years until her retirement in 1962. Theresa was a charter member of General Haller Post #111 Ladies Auxiliary, The Polish National Alliance #2512, Falcon Nest #811, and volunteered her services and many talents at Holy Cross Church, St. Francis of Assisi Church and many other organizations. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She is survived by her beloved children, her daughter, Jean Migatz and her husband, Joseph of Old Lyme; and her son, Robert (Otfinowski) Otis and his wife, Marie of Windsor; her loving grandchildren, Carol Ann Migatz and Michael Migatz of Old Lyme, David Otis and his wife, Amy of Palm Harbor, FL, and Robert Otis of Page, AZ; a great grandson, Joseph Sullivan of Plantsville; a niece, Shirley Muter of New Britain; and nephew, James Matusko of Massachusetts. She was predeceased by a daughter, Dorothy Otfinowski; a granddaughter, Laura Jean (Migatz) Sullivan; two brothers and a sister, Michael Matusko, Stanley Matusko and Sophie Muter. Theresa was a loving and devoted friend by all who knew her. The rite of committal will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 9:15 a.m., at the New Britain Memorial/Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain, with the funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery. Relatives and friends may call TODAY, from 5-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Members of the General Haller Post #111 and its auxiliary will meet this evening at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.